Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

Refreshing ice cream for hot summer days! Best eaten fresh from the ice cream maker.

• Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 cups watermelon chunks
• 2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Puree the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor until smooth; strain the juices from any remaining solids and set aside, discarding the solids.

Step 2

Heat 1 cup of heavy cream with the sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed. Stir the mint leaves to the warmed cream. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain into a bowl; discard the mint leaves.

Step 3

Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until gently beaten. Slowly pour the mint-infused cream into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent cooking the egg; scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom while cooking, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula; pour the mixture through a strainer into a bowl along with 1 cup heavy cream. Mix the watermelon juice into the cream mixture.

Step 4

Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.